Egyptian presidential confirmation referendum, 1981

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A referendum on Hosni Mubarak's candidacy for President was held in Egypt on 13 October 1981, following the assassination of President Anwar Sadat on 6 October. Mubarak won 98.5% of the vote, with an 81.1% turnout.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 9,567,904 98.5
Against 149,650 1.5
Invalid/blank votes 37,212 -
Total 9,754,766 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p345 ISBN 0198296452